Description:
Carney, Sandoe and Associates is assisting Battle Ground Academy (BGA) in its search for a new Head of Upper School. Founded in 1889, BGA has 136 years of experience preparing its students for college and life.
BGA’s Upper School prepares its students through a dynamic blend of academic rigor, character development, and personal growth. The division offers a transformational, college-preparatory experience led by expert faculty who use the latest methodology and technology within a 21st-century curriculum. Small class sizes foster meaningful relationships and personalized instruction, while more than 100 course offerings, including 21 Advanced Placement classes, allow students to pursue engaging, challenging paths across numerous disciplines.
Guided by BGA’s core values of character, scholarship, and excellence, the Upper School cultivates in students traits of confidence, curiosity, and resilience. The school’s blend of educational experience, independence, and innovation enables the design of meaningful curricula and programs that balance achievement and well-being. Students at BGA are unafraid to ask questions, take risks, and grow from setbacks, preparing them to emerge as capable, purpose-driven graduates ready to thrive at top colleges and beyond.
The next Head of Upper School will provide visionary leadership to faculty and students, overseeing all aspects of division life, from daily operations to long-term planning. This individual will manage budgets, supervise faculty, and collaborate with other members of the Administrative Team to advance the school’s mission. As a visible and engaged presence in the community, the Head of Upper School must foster a positive, supportive culture for educators and students.
Battle Ground Academy’s Upper School is experiencing exciting growth in enrollment and programmatic offerings, creating new opportunities for innovation and community building. With this growth comes the need for thoughtful leadership to address evolving space needs, support a changing student and faculty population, and ensure strong hiring and retention practices. As the division balances its academic and co-curricular successes, there is an opportunity to strengthen communication, refine operations, and reinforce a clear sense of mission. The next Head of Upper School will bring stability, clarity, and relational leadership to this dynamic, forward-moving division.
More specifically, Battle Ground Academy’s next Head of Upper School will be successful if they can help the school achieve the following goals:

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